Add 30/2 and 75/27, Solve 15 0/2 + 2 21/27 as a fraction

Add 30/2 and 75/27

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

30/2 + 75/27 is 160/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
30/2 = 30 × 27/2 × 27 = 810/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
75/27 = 75 × 2/27 × 2 = 150/54
Add the two like fractions:
810/54 + 150/54 = 810 + 150/54 = 960/54
960/54 simplified gives 160/9
So, 30/2 + 75/27 = 160/9
In mixed form: 177/9

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